This evergreen tree, also known as pimenta berry, yields a beautiful oil produced by the steam distillation of the crushed berries using the cohobation technique (distillate water is continuously recycled giving rise to higher degree of saturation of the water to maximize oil yield). Most of the oil production occurs in Jamaica with a few other locations producing oil using imported berries from various West Indian, Central and South American origins.
Because of the high eugenol content (50-75%), allspice oil is one of a handful of essential oils with a density slightly greater than water. The oil has a sweet, spicy, clove-like odor, fruitier than the pimenta leaf oil which is less expensive. It has a fresh and clean top note and a long-lasting, sweet, balsamic-spicy body note with hints of tea-like undertones.
The name “allspice” originates from the likening of the odor to a mixture of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon.
Caution: For external use only. Keep away from children & pets. Avoid eyes & mucous membranes. If pregnant, consult doctor. Highly concentrated - always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.
